Squamish British Columbia Map

About Squamish, British Columbia

Squamish is a district municipality in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Squamish is located at 49.6981°N, 123.1558°W.

Squamish occupies a singular position on the Pacific coast, defined by the meeting of steep terrain and the reach of the sea. It lies 48.7 km north of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 356°T), and is situated 7.6 km south of Brackendale. The bedrock of the landscape is dominated by the looming presence of the Goat Ridge, which casts long, cooling shadows over the lowlands as the sun retreats. Near the Stawamus River, the air often carries a damp, briny weight, cooling the skin even in the height of summer. The geography is punctuated by the presence of Echo Lake, tucked away just 4 km from the center, while the mist from Shannon Falls drifts through the valley air from a distance of 3 km. Further afield, the icy prominence of Crescent Glacier sits 13 km away, a reminder of the permanent winter held in the high peaks above the valley floor. Historically, the economy of Squamish emerged from the necessity of the land, transitioning from resource extraction that defined its early development toward a modern reliance on the natural environment. While industrial activity once focused on the dense forests and the flow of the Stawamus River, the current economic pulse aligns with those who come to engage with the vertical world. The presence of Stawamus Chief Park, located only 2 km from the heart of the settlement, serves as the primary anchor for this shift. Daily life here hums with the preparation for movement, as residents and visitors alike navigate the transition between the coastal lowlands and the formidable slopes that rise abruptly from the water’s edge. The cultural identity of Squamish remains deeply connected to the imposing scale of its surroundings, where the scale of the mountains often dictates the pace of the day. Landmarks like Stawamus Chief Park act as a gravitational center for the local spirit, drawing those who find beauty in the sheer, unforgiving verticality of the rock. The light at dusk here possesses a particular quality, turning the grey stone of the surrounding ridges into a deep, bruised violet that lingers long after the sun has vanished behind the Goat Ridge. While many seek out the serenity of Echo Lake or the thunderous proximity of Shannon Falls, the true character of the place is found in the quiet persistence of those who live within sight of the glaciers and the sea, constantly observing the subtle shifts in weather that roll in off the Pacific.

About This Squamish Map Page

Explore Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.698056, -123.155833. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Squamish includes the postal code (V8B), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Squamish is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.